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Hork_Monkey writes "I recently sustained a severe injury to one of my arms, and am lucky not to be an amputee. I'm an avid gamer (primarily PC, but also XBox) and looking for advice one how to adapt to the challenge now presented of enjoying one of my favorite pastimes. My google-fu has led me to some devices and tips, but I wanted to tap the collective while experimenting. I know there have to be some readers in similar positions who could provide some guidance. I'm figuring a few things out, and also hope to share what I find for others in a similar situation."http://a.fsdn.com/sd/twitter_icon_large.png (http://twitter.com/home?status=Ask+Slashdot%3A+Gaming+With+Only+One+H and%3F%3A+http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FR7PmTF)http://a.fsdn.com/sd/facebook_icon_large.png (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fask.slashdot.org%2Fstory %2F12%2F09%2F22%2F170240%2Fask-slashdot-gaming-with-only-one-hand%3Futm_source%3Dslashdot%26utm_medium%3Dfacebo ok)http://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/gplus-16.png (http://plus.google.com/share?url=http://ask.slashdot.org/story/12/09/22/170240/ask-slashdot-gaming-with-only-one-hand?utm_source=slashdot&utm_medium=googleplus)

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[Sothy]

I would be interested as well. Not because of an injury but I may wish to Play Dead or Alive Extreme beach volleyball again.

[ownerizer]

I would be interested as well. Not because of an injury but I may wish to Play Dead or Alive Extreme beach volleyball again.

Bahahahah.

That game was actually really entertaining

[Robocop2]

I think it would be great if we could come up with an effective way for those with physical disabilities to have greater access to video games. As much as we enjoy this hobby, I know there have to be folks that want to but can't.

Besides they created XBL so the mentally challenged had a place to play with each other. (Not being serious obviously)

[kedawa]

It's pretty simple really.
Just build a break out box with a jack for each input and connect whatever works best for the individual, whether that's a foot pedal, a joystick, a specialized switch mechanism, or whatever.
I've done similar things myself just to mess around with different control options.
Certain models of DualShock controllers are great for prototyping, since you have access to all the digital inputs without even having to solder anything.